Even if you’ve read about all the safety precautions dentists are taking to protect themselves and their patients in the new COVID-wary environment, you’re probably still more reluctant than usual to ...

Don’t skip appointments and risk your oral health. Try these strategies to manage dental anxiety instead. By Christina Caron For Hope Alcocer, the diagnosis was grim: 11 cavities. Inflamed gums. A ...

Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. Going to the dentist is essential for preventing and detecting cavities, gum disease, and other oral issues. But few people go ...

If you don’t have dental insurance, but you still want to make sure to get an annual cleaning, there are ways to get affordable (even cheap) dental care without putting a big dent in your bank account ...

Dental issues that initially appear minor will worsen if left untreated, said Dennis Bradshaw, a dentist in Pasco. Bradshaw said one of his patients chipped her tooth shortly after the proclamation ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. For years, the phrase "I'd rather make a dentist appointment" has been shorthand for ...

Arosha Weerakoon has received funding from Colgate for her research. She is a member of the Australian Dental Association as well as the International Association for Dental Research. She is a Fellow ...

Everything about your next visit to the dentist will look different, thanks to COVID-19. You will answer a screening survey over the phone when you make the appointment. When you get there you will ...

The idea of laying down in the dental chair may not be appealing right now, but don't put off that routine cleaning!